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Gone Fishing is back: it's my ultimate TV treat
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse's relationship makes the series the true catch of the day.
Bruce Dessau, What To Watch, 20th September 2024
The History Boys review
I so much want to like this. It is national treasure Alan Bennett, it's witty, clever, thought-provoking, sad and fun but the episodic nature, wordiness and nonchalant sexual abuse left me cold and confused.
British Theatre Guide, 20th September 2024
Abigail's Party review
This production has a strong cast, each showing their different characters in their body language and delivery. It is a good thing the stage is large to accommodate the multi-locational set: toilet, utility room, dining room, kitchen, lounge and a minicar.
Anna Ambelez, British Theatre Guide, 20th September 2024
Is Chris McCausland the man to save Strictly?
MailOnline takes a look at how Chris could be the man to save Strictly, in a year that's seen the once-glittering BBC show plagued with drama...
Laura Fox, Daily Mail, 20th September 2024
Steve Coogan is feeling Strangelove
The actor, comedian and director on bringing Stanley Kubrick's blackest comedy to the West End stage.
Shelley Rubenstein, The Financial Times, 20th September 2024
Matt Forde: "Other comics don't joke about erectile dysfunction"
A year ago, the stand-up and podcaster Matt Forde was diagnosed with a rare cancer. He underwent gruelling surgery, spent ten weeks in hospital and was fitted with a stoma. But he still sees the funny side.
Sarfraz Manzoor, The Times, 20th September 2024
Comedic benchmark: No one can best Monty Python And The Holy Grail
One of the few films to stand the test of time and tickle audiences pink in it's heyday and in modern times is Monty Python And The Holy Grail.
Alex Paterson, Brig Newspaper, 20th September 2024
Off The Kerb productions welcome Michelle De Swarte to the stable
Off The Kerb are delighted to announce the signing of stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and presenter Michelle De Swarte.
Off The Kerb, 20th September 2024
Babatunde Aléshé tours Ireland for new Channel 4 series
Babatunde Aléshé has travelled to Ireland for the first time for a new [c]Channel 4 series.
Chortle, 20th September 2024
Count Binface: Bindepedence Day review
With British political party season approaching, Count Binface has stolen an (imperial) march on his rivals by launching his manifesto early.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 20th September 2024
Meet the tribute acts standing in for your favourite stand-ups
There is another way to see star comedians telling gags without paying a hefty price tag, and some jokers are making a living out of it.
Ellie MacDonald, The Times, 20th September 2024
Hot Water launches a regular all-female comedy night just days after being called out for its male dominated bills
Liverpool's Hot Water Comedy Club is to launch a weekly all-female comedy night, just days after being called out for the lack of women on its bills.
Chortle, 20th September 2024Brass Eye tapes to be screened in London cinemas
Director Michael Cumming is taking his Brass Eye out-takes - in the form of docu-film Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes - on tour around the UK, including a slew of London dates.
Will Noble, Londonist, 20th September 2024Videos
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TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Noising Up
Series 4, Episode 4Topical sketch show sending up headlines happening across Scotland and all over the world.
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 18, Episode 4This week, Radio Scotland's own Loose Woman, Kaye Adams, joins Mark to tell her student-days stories of her worst ever job and a terrible flatmate. She's joined by the 'UK's Comedian's Comedian', Mark Simmons, who knocks out some of his favourite one-liner jokes and shares his very Edinburgh experience on the Meadows late at night. Completing the line-up is actor, comedian, DJ and one half of 'Almost Angelic', Tom Urie, who meets one of his all-time heroes and starts an inadvertent game of celebspot, as well as starting a bit of a singalong.
5:35pm25 min
Pickle Storm
Episode 10 - Hairy EggThe Hairy Egg vanishes into thin air just as it is about to hatch - can Pickle find it?
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 115, Episode 3 - Work & PlaySimon Evans, Ian Smith, Aditi Mittal, and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week, the panel go through the PM's wardrobe, take a splash into the Lib Dem's conference, and take on the year's greatest mystery... where are all the butterflies?
9pm60 min
Funny Woman
Series 2, Episode 3Sophie returns to rehearsals with the boys amidst media gossip about a romance with her French co-star. A night out to blow off some steam results in a chance meeting that helps reinvigorate their ideas for the new show.